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SDHC expansion card slot confirmed

According to this
http://www.clove.co.uk/dell-venue-pro
The Dell Venu Pro has an SDHC slot capable of handling the new 32GB cards, to don't forget to order a card with your phone. Remember you have to do a hard reset when you change cards, so it's easiest to bung a huge card in before you first switch it on to save pain later!

Wheres it say that? cannot see that at all on that site..

You're not looking very hard...

Incidentally, Expansys also confirm the SDHC slot is present.

Really sorry mate, I thought what you had said had been quoted from the site!
Tempts me even more at the Venue Pro now... £440 isnt a bad deal either and looks really nice.
Saw the HD7 in the O2 store today, looked lovely but I have a Touch Pro 2 and I really think I would miss a hardware keyboard if I went for another phone other than the Venue Pro or the HTC Pro 7

A NOTE ON WP7 AND SD CARDS:
At the moment, no publicly available microSD card has the correct characteristics to be used as internal memory for WP7.
The "Class" system for SD cards measures minimum bulk transfer speeds, while this is useful for devices like cameras, it is not so good if the SD card is being used as a device's main storage.
This is not FUD or BS - the micro SD cards being shipped with the phones have a lower latency and random read\write rates than the normal ones you can purchase.
The reason they are including user-accessible slots is such that 1) the carriers can offer different capacity sizes in-store when selling the phone and 2) (hopefully) in the near future they may be cards that are publicly available with the correct characteristics that can be certified to work with WP7.
For the time being, I would recommend holding off on buying a micro SD card for your WP7.

TehPenguin said:
A NOTE ON WP7 AND SD CARDS:
At the moment, no publicly available microSD card has the correct characteristics to be used as internal memory for WP7.
The "Class" system for SD cards measures minimum bulk transfer speeds, while this is useful for devices like cameras, it is not so good if the SD card is being used as a device's main storage.
This is not FUD or BS - the micro SD cards being shipped with the phones have a lower latency and random read\write rates than the normal ones you can purchase.
The reason they are including user-accessible slots is such that 1) the carriers can offer different capacity sizes in-store when selling the phone and 2) (hopefully) in the near future they may be cards that are publicly available with the correct characteristics that can be certified to work with WP7.
For the time being, I would recommend holding off on buying a micro SD card for your WP7.
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http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-7-does-support-removable-storage-proof
Sorry, I call BS!

how to do a hard reset on wp7
on iphone, when i do a hard reset, the OS is also wiped
is it the same on wp7???
i'm newbie on wp7

Adam86 said:
Really sorry mate, I thought what you had said had been quoted from the site!
Tempts me even more at the Venue Pro now... £440 isnt a bad deal either and looks really nice.
Saw the HD7 in the O2 store today, looked lovely but I have a Touch Pro 2 and I really think I would miss a hardware keyboard if I went for another phone other than the Venue Pro or the HTC Pro 7
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I know exactly what you mean - I had a play with a HD7 in my local O2 store and was really really impressed by how fluid and responsive WP7 is. The handset is far better in the flesh than on video reviews and photos. Loved it!
I have the Dell Venue pro on pre-order at Clove.co.uk and Im very tempted to go with the HD7 now...
What do I do!?!?!

So, we now get told yes, there are slots, but you can't use them
So my question now is, when will we be able to buy them( I will personally pay$150 for a class 6 32GB micro SD)
Luckily I don't need a new phone yet, but I also don't want to sit on the outside for 5 months without any new hardware.

bigsro said:
I know exactly what you mean - I had a play with a HD7 in my local O2 store and was really really impressed by how fluid and responsive WP7 is. The handset is far better in the flesh than on video reviews and photos. Loved it!
I have the Dell Venue pro on pre-order at Clove.co.uk and Im very tempted to go with the HD7 now...
What do I do!?!?!
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Bear in mind the HD7 doesn't have an SD card slot, nor does it have an AMOLED screen or Gorilla Glass. The Venue Pro has all that plus 1GB ROM and a hardware keyboard. And it's cheaper.

Michael_W_L said:
So, we now get told yes, there are slots, but you can't use them
So my question now is, when will we be able to buy them( I will personally pay$150 for a class 6 32GB micro SD)
Luckily I don't need a new phone yet, but I also don't want to sit on the outside for 5 months without any new hardware.
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Class 6 32GB Micro SDHC cards aren't available yet AFAIK.
Also, yes you CAN use the SD card slot on the Venue Pro. Please pay attention. You just slip the SD card in and do a hard reset. Easy-peasy.

Jim Coleman said:
Class 6 32GB Micro SDHC cards aren't available yet AFAIK.
Also, yes you CAN use the SD card slot on the Venue Pro. Please pay attention. You just slip the SD card in and do a hard reset. Easy-peasy.
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Class 6 SD cards are available, I believe Kingston claims to have a Class 10. But remember that the 'Class' system only refers to minimum bulk continuous read\write - not latency or random read\write.
And, yes, you technically CAN use the card slot. What I am saying is that it is NOT RECOMMENDED.
I know some of you won't believe me\Microsoft's own documentation, but the WP7 guys did tests with standard SD cards and they could not achieve the performance they were targeting and, in some cases, caused strange behavior, serious slow downs and even crashes.
So it is possible but, like everything else on this site, you do it at your own risk.

Surely there must be a legitimate technical/design requirement as to why expansion slots are not on the first batch of handsets?
Also if they are going to use custom cards for system/storage doesnt this kind of increase costs?
Jim - good shout on the Venue Pro advantages! I was having a weak moment - I want a WP7 handset now! lol

TehPenguin said:
Class 6 SD cards are available, I believe Kingston claims to have a Class 10. But remember that the 'Class' system only refers to minimum bulk continuous read\write - not latency or random read\write.
And, yes, you technically CAN use the card slot. What I am saying is that it is NOT RECOMMENDED.
I know some of you won't believe me\Microsoft's own documentation, but the WP7 guys did tests with standard SD cards and they could not achieve the performance they were targeting and, in some cases, caused strange behavior, serious slow downs and even crashes.
So it is possible but, like everything else on this site, you do it at your own risk.
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Thank You for explaining that!
There is no information though on when there might be cards available which a normal person could buy?

bigsro said:
Surely there must be a legitimate technical/design requirement as to why expansion slots are not on the first batch of handsets?
Also if they are going to use custom cards for system/storage doesnt this kind of increase costs?
Jim - good shout on the Venue Pro advantages! I was having a weak moment - I want a WP7 handset now! lol
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Sounds about like how they use a custom HDD for their Xbox.... :|

I can go through a few hard resets...unless there is issue with identification of device.
If not then I can use a hard reset

It seems to be less custom cards, in the fact that they can only be sourced through MS, but higher performance cards, unlike the HDDs which are just a rip-off.
Seeing as the cards memory seems to be completely added to the standard, much faster flash memory, it would bog down the system when being accessed, compared to the faster flash used in the phone memory.

If there is such a thing as a class 6 or 10 32GB Micro SDHC card, I'd very much like to see a link to it so I can make a purchase. My class 2 is in the post as it's the fastest I could find.
The notion that putting an SD card in a phone's SD card slot is "NOT RECOMMENDED" is rubbish and again I'd love to see a reference that shows this is the case.
I saw a Focus review where they put a 32GB card in the SD slot and other than having to do a hard reset, they had no problems at all.
WP7 presents the combined internal and SD card storage as one block to the applications, but I'm sure that deep in the OS it knows the difference and uses the faster internal memory when efficiency calls for it.

I just received my Sandisk 32GB Micro SDHC and although it was advertised as class 2, it is in fact class 4! Rejoice!

WTB 32GB Samsung Galaxy S II - I'm in the US

Tried pre-ordering from Handtec and after giving them a copy of my driver's license, copies of business cards for my shipping address, and other info as requested... two weeks after they'd taken and charged my credit card they wanted MORE. I got frustrated and said no, so they cancelled my order.
But I STILL want a 32GB version, which I have NO release date for, and a vendor that is reasonable about taking orders from a US customer. Any ON TOPIC info would be appreciated.

Well I have read somewhere that 32gb version will come a lot later than 16gb version so for me 16gb version packed with 64gb sdcard = win. Imo not worth waiting and money.
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enzografix said:
Well I have read somewhere that 32gb version will come a lot later than 16gb version so for me 16gb version packed with 64gb sdcard = win. Imo not worth waiting and money.
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32gb is max for SDHC though. I don't think we have any confirmation that SDXC-cards will work, seems like it was only rumors.

aejt said:
32gb is max for SDHC though. I don't think we have any confirmation that SDXC-cards will work, seems like it was only rumors.
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I read somewhere that they don't work

enzografix said:
Well I have read somewhere that 32gb version will come a lot later than 16gb version so for me 16gb version packed with 64gb sdcard = win. Imo not worth waiting and money.
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64 gb sdhc card.... how? unless it some how has two memory chips in its package.... now i are of the confused variety

teh_pwnage said:
64 gb sdhc card.... how? unless it some how has two memory chips in its package.... now i are of the confused variety
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There is no 64 GB SDHC Card.
AS for the 32 GB SGS2, i guess you may have to wait for quite a while mate. Seeing as Samsung has not yet released the Standard 16GB NON NFC Super Amoled Plus+ Exynos 1.2 Ghz Processor Specced Phone in all the markets, it will take time for the variants to hit the shelves.
I dont understand what Samsung is playing at though. By the time all the variants are out, it may well be August/September. And according to Eldar Murtazin, thats when the iPhone 5 Competitor, the SGS3 is supposed to come out. What Gives?!

http://www.shopyourworld.com/samsungGalaxySII/samsungGalaxySII.htm

Any word on a release date for the 32GB version? Tempted to order the 16GB version like so many others have, but for an extra $100(?), I'd rather have the 32GB.

GSMNation suggests mid-May.

I got this email from GSMNation:
"I'm writing with an update on the 32GB version of the phone. It has been indefinitely delayed by Samsung, so we can't say when it will be available. I'm guessing that's because they are still trying to fulfill their 3 million pre orders for the 16GB one. We are expecting it to be launched near the end of June now, meaning at least another month before it becomes available. But since there's no official word about its release from Samsung, can't say that for sure. If you want, we can still change your order and ship out the Galaxy S2 in 16GB. Please let us know how you want us to proceed."

BTW, is the S2's internal memory a SDcard or a flash memory chip?

I have been told by the folks in the Samsung shop here in Taiwan said the incumbent telco will get an exclusive (in Taiwan) on the 32GB and should be arriving around the last week in July. I also couldn't read, but did see the email from Chunghwa telecom marketing stating same and laying out prices for the various contracts.They also said it would be exynos.

16gb internal and 32gb card and then use a USB flash and the phone as a host if you need more

zxz0O0 said:
I read somewhere that they don't work
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It isn't known one way or another if they'll work. Just a lot of speculation. Hardware wise, SDHC and SDXC have the same interface, and going by wikipedia Linux may have no trouble reading both without any massaging.
Of course they could also totally not work, but it's worth keeping in mind that what is "official" isn't always true - Android phones used to be sold only officially supporting up to 16Gb SD cards.

The Dilemma: 32GB vs 16GB

I just got my second 32GB TF (first one stopped responding to touch, even after hard reset) and this one has dust under the screen and light bleed...(I was a naysayer..but the problems are REAL and not just some over exaggeration).
Anyway...I'm going to return the 32GB to BHPhoto...and managed to order a 16GB from Amazon today.
I still have some time to cancel and was debating...is the 16GB the right call? I've had the 32GB until now (since it was easier to get) and it was kind of nice knowing I had that space if I ever needed it...but do I NEED it? I realize the 16GB is expandable due to MicroSD, but onboard is always better.
How do you guys feel about the storage space?

I honestly think 16gb is a better choice as you're very unlikely to install so many apps to eat up that much space.. and you can the $100 ultra to get a decent 32gb micro sd card!

I do wish you would make up your mind with your 'stories', because over on another thread you had already bought a tab 10'1 in NY and there's no mention of also ordering another AT from Amazon.
I wish people would just piss-off and stop blatantly inventing ways to post BS stories on this forum about this freaking awesome device

checkbox111 said:
I do wish you would make up your mind with your 'stories', because over on another thread you had already bought a tab 10'1 in NY and there's no mention of also ordering another AT from Amazon.
I wish people would just piss-off and stop blatantly inventing ways to post BS stories on this forum about this freaking awesome device
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Please provide a link to where I said I bought a tab 10.1. Also, please make sure you get your facts right before you attack someone.
I might have commented on that thread, but I did NOT say I purchased one.
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edit: FYI here's what I said in that post
I can totally see the appeal.
However, I want that keyboard with the extended battery and I also want an SD card slot. Say what you want, but having the option to expand memory is pretty awesome.
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now don't you feel silly?....

newtybar said:
I realize the 16GB is expandable due to MicroSD, but onboard is always better.
How do you guys feel about the storage space?
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That's not true.
If you ever want to move files from device to device all you have to do is pop out the card on one device and into another.
I would hate to wait for 16GB worth of data to be moved through USB.
The biggest files are media files so if you plan on keeping a lot of movies on your tablet at one time, then the bigger storage is probably best.
Though, the way we are headed, everything will be streamed/downloaded through cloud anyway.

magicpork said:
I honestly think 16gb is a better choice as you're very unlikely to install so many apps to eat up that much space.. and you can the $100 ultra to get a decent 32gb micro sd card!
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Exactly my way of thinking as well. Go for the lower end and make it even BETTER than the higher ended one by getting a 32GB CLASS 6 MSD Card.

newtybar said:
I just got my second 32GB TF (first one stopped responding to touch, even after hard reset) and this one has dust under the screen and light bleed...(I was a naysayer..but the problems are REAL and not just some over exaggeration).
Anyway...I'm going to return the 32GB to BHPhoto...and managed to order a 16GB from Amazon today.
I still have some time to cancel and was debating...is the 16GB the right call? I've had the 32GB until now (since it was easier to get) and it was kind of nice knowing I had that space if I ever needed it...but do I NEED it? I realize the 16GB is expandable due to MicroSD, but onboard is always better.
How do you guys feel about the storage space?
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I personally bought the 16 GB because the 32 GB was sold out @ BB. I figured that I could always expand my memory via micro SD.

to me it doesn't make a ton of sense to add more onboard memory when expansion is possible, cheaper and more convenient

16GB unless you really have tons of music/movies that you want to carry with you all the time. I already have a 32gb iPhone4 so I have no reason to store my music on the tablet. 16GB more than enough.

I personally went for the 32. Unlike a phone, the microSD and SD cards are accessible. I plan to use those like floppy drives of today. It's much faster to copy media directly to the cards from a computer and stick them into the pad than to try to sync or copy them via the pad. At one point, I was thinking that I can just upgrade. However, there will always be some apps that cannot be moved to the microSD.
Also, Amazon currently has the 32 for $499 and 16 for $449. $50 difference for onboard 16 is a no brainer.

I just bought a 16gb with the same mentality as some of the previous replies. I went with the cheaper alternative knowing that I could easily upgrade the storage with a Micro SD card if I started running out of space.

Digiguest said:
Exactly my way of thinking as well. Go for the lower end and make it even BETTER than the higher ended one by getting a 32GB CLASS 6 MSD Card.
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Does not follow that it is better. 48 may be more then 32 but it is less then 64. You don't think that people that buy the 32 gb model are then going to say "Aw I don't need a 32 gb Micro SD card, I have more then enough internal already". No they are going to say "I wish they had 64gb Micro SD card I can put in this thing".

newtybar said:
Please provide a link to where I said I bought a tab 10.1. Also, please make sure you get your facts right before you attack someone.
I might have commented on that thread, but I did NOT say I purchased one.
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edit: FYI here's what I said in that post
now don't you feel silly?....
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I see you've edited your post how errrrr predictable! but then i see you edit a lot of your posts

Given Google music, and rentable movies that either stream or delete themselves after you watch them, I think Steve Jobs is on the right track. I have WiFi 95% of the places I go. 100% of the time on work days. With the Google music beta I have no music ON my tablet, but access to my entire collection with a network connection. The 16gb tablet has room for several movies, but once netflix and android market movies are fully functional I don't see the point of even bothering to rip a DVD into a format that will play. My conclusion? 16gb saved me $50 or more over the 32gb version. That pays for netflix for 6 months or so.

Got the 16gb, and got a 32GB microsd at 90$ (patriot 32gb class 10) looks great

If you really (x10) need memory, go for the 32GB model, otherwise, the 16GB model will do just fine.

boogiemaan said:
I plan to use those like floppy drives of today.
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Ha, what?! Are you from the past?

checkbox111 said:
I see you've edited your post how errrrr predictable! but then i see you edit a lot of your posts
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I edited it to include the link to what was referred to, to make it easier for you.
I even included the reason I edited it. If you look at the post I linked to...it was NOT edited.
Let's think about what you accused me of (starting a post about getting a tab 10.1). Was that me? No.

I decided to keep the 16gb from Amazon. External storage is all I need. Do any of the current folio cases have pockets to hold micro SD cards?

Problem with going low and using cards is it's a pain to maintain a desktop like atmosphere if I have some on board and some on a card and swap cards for something else and need access to what was on the other card. I have a mydocs folder under mysugarsync folder and sync it with my home computer. Considering a majority of my files are media/Office based, and mt TF replaced my laptop, I have a more complete setup without having to swap cards. I also had a bunch of gift cards and paid about $300 for the 32gb after returning the 16gb one so it wasn't a tough choice. I like card access, but swapping cards more often is not really my idea of efficient. Plus the slots are always open for use. Still wish the tablet had full size SD. Hate the trend towards micro on devices that have no justification for it. Considering the TF is wider than any other 10.1 with nothing else really under the hood in comparison, a full size SD should have been a no brainer.
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[Q] 32Gb and 64Gb, where?

Where are the 32 and 64G versions of the 7.7?
What's this thing with Samsung to announce higher capacity tabs, only for them to be scarcely found anywhere?
PK

I had the option to grab a 32gb 7.7 in Australia
Stuck with the 16gb though...

I am so keen on one that I might consider risk sourcing it from Oz all the way here, to Portugal (...half the globe!)
Do you think anything might be different between the units sold down there and the ones sold in Europe?
XK

XDAKhan said:
Where are the 32 and 64G versions of the 7.7?
What's this thing with Samsung to announce higher capacity tabs, only for them to be scarcely found anywhere?
PK
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AFAIK, when it comes to the P6800 (3G), only the 16GB model is available. I have seen like maybe one person so far who said that they had a 32GB 3G model that they got somewhere in or around Russia.
The 32GB P6810 (WiFi) seems to be readily available in the Australian market, so I would imagine you could find somewhere to import from.
As for the 64GB model of either, not a chance... I haven't seen or heard of either of those out in the wild in any shape or form...
Here's the thing:
Samsung said that they'd have 16, 32, and 64 gig models of the Galaxy S2. It's been about a year since the GS2 hit the market, and the GS3 is right around the corner. It wasn't until only recently that the 32GB model reached the market, and the 64GB model is still nowhere in sight...
So, my recommendation would be, unless Samsung releases all announced capacities of _______ at the time of launch, just pretend that the other versions don't even exist in the first place, and don't wait for them either, because they may never even come to market anyway.
Get what you want/what's available, when you want it, throw a 64GB SD card in it, and be happy.

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
AFAIK, when it comes to the P6800 (3G), only the 16GB model is available. I have seen like maybe one person so far who said that they had a 32GB 3G model that they got somewhere in or around Russia.
The 32GB P6810 (WiFi) seems to be readily available in the Australian market, so I would imagine you could find somewhere to import from.
As for the 64GB model of either, not a chance... I haven't seen or heard of either of those out in the wild in any shape or form...
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Yes, the 32Gb versions (both the Wi-Fi and the 3/4G ones) seem to be (scarcely) available in Australia and in the Philippines.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Here's the thing:
Samsung said that they'd have 16, 32, and 64 gig models of the Galaxy S2. It's been about a year since the GS2 hit the market, and the GS3 is right around the corner. It wasn't until only recently that the 32GB model reached the market, and the 64GB model is still nowhere in sight...
So, my recommendation would be, unless Samsung releases all announced capacities of _______ at the time of launch, just pretend that the other versions don't even exist in the first place, and don't wait for them either, because they may never even come to market anyway.
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I know...How are we to take seriously a company that doesn't even control what they announce vs. what they actually send to the market?
For instance, right now the Galaxy 2 10.1 is announced in both the 16 and 32Gb versions....but what can any potential customer actually expect to be launched?...and when?
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Get what you want/what's available, when you want it, throw a 64GB SD card in it, and be happy.
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I really would prefer at least 32Gb internal coupled with the 64Gb card. I am keen on photography and one of my requirements from my current (GT-P1000) and next tabs is for them to double as image banks in my trips, with the external card reserved for photos, during those times.
XK

XDAKhan said:
I really would prefer at least 32Gb internal coupled with the 64Gb card. I am keen on photography and one of my requirements from my current (GT-P1000) and next tabs is for them to double as image banks in my trips, with the external card reserved for photos, during those times.
XK
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I totally hear ya, but honestly, if having a decent camera is also a requirement, then the 7.7 is not something I can recommend for that...

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
I totally hear ya, but honestly, if having a decent camera is also a requirement, then the 7.7 is not something I can recommend for that...
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Nah...I have a 1DMKIV for that
Currently: Raw photos go to the in-camera CF card and a real-time medium-size Jpeg copy goes to the GT-P1000, through Wi-Fi, via an Eye-Fi Pro X2 siting on the in-camera SD slot.
I have to carry multiple CF cards for, say, a 12-15 day trip, keeping all Raw files for later sorting and do "end of the day" sorting and deleting in the SGT7 Jpeg clones.
I love this set-up and you can not wipe-out a stupid grin from my face every time I use it.
How I want to upgrade: SGT 7.7 (for the much improved display) working the same as before, except that now I will have the actual Raw original traveling through the Wi-Fi connection into the tab, which will act as "on-the-go" storage bank.
This way, once at home, I won't have to duplicate in the Raw final folder the Jpeg deleting I have made "on-the-move".
Raw transit times through the ad-hoc Eye-Fi hotspot are much longer than Jpegs but I don't have to worry about it since, if the tab is allowed to stay relatively close to the camera (say, in the backpack or in the car), the photos will keep transferring at their own pace and will all be in the tab by bedtime.
Under this plan, I can assure you, having the external SD 64Gb reserved for the Raw photos is not too much, hence the need for larger internal capacities so that the tab can keep fulfilling the other requirements I have for it, while traveling.
XK

XDAKhan said:
Nah...I have a 1DMKIV for that
Currently: Raw photos go to the in-camera CF card and a real-time medium-size Jpeg copy goes to the GT-P1000, through Wi-Fi, via an Eye-Fi Pro X2 siting on the in-camera SD slot.
I have to carry multiple CF cards for, say, a 12-15 day trip, keeping all Raw files for later sorting and do "end of the day" sorting and deleting in the SGT7 Jpeg clones.
I love this set-up and you can not wipe-out a stupid grin from my face every time I use it.
How I want to upgrade: SGT 7.7 (for the much improved display) working the same as before, except that now I will have the actual Raw original traveling through the Wi-Fi connection into the tab, which will act as "on-the-go" storage bank.
This way, once at home, I won't have to duplicate in the Raw final folder the Jpeg deleting I have made "on-the-move".
Raw transit times through the ad-hoc Eye-Fi hotspot are much longer than Jpegs but I don't have to worry about it since, if the tab is allowed to relatively close to the camera (say, in the backpack or in the car), the photos will keep transferring at their own pace and will all be in the tab by bedtime.
Under this plan, I can assure you, having the external SD 64Gb reserved for the Raw photos is not too much, hence the need for larger internal capacities so the tab can keep fulfilling the other requirements I have for it, while traveling.
XK
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Hmmm, that's quite a cool setup there! I can understand the desire for ever more capacity! That said, and kinda getting back to my previous point, you're probably just better off getting the 16 or 32 model, considering that the 64 may end up being a pipe dream... I can understand why the screen would be a major upgrade for what you do, and as such, it seems that the screen upgrade might take higher priority than the storage capacity. That's just my two cents though!

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Hmmm, that's quite a cool setup there! I can understand the desire for ever more capacity! That said, and kinda getting back to my previous point, you're probably just better off getting the 16 or 32 model, considering that the 64 may end up being a pipe dream... I can understand why the screen would be a major upgrade for what you do, and as such, it seems that the screen upgrade might take higher priority than the storage capacity. That's just my two cents though!
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Wow! you get a hold of things quickly, don't you?...My conundrum described, exactly!
Already forgot the 64Gb version, although Samsung Portugal assured about a month ago both versions would come to our market. Since then, their tune changed slightly...Importing the models is now "pending on an internal reunion" and I have been promised an email, as soon as a decision is made.
You're right, the display is the keystone to my "upgrade building"...The problem is, I also quite like the PLS standard displays so, if no 7.7 32Gb shows up soon in Europe (...I travel by profession and can source it, either in person or via web, from several European suppliers...it just has to, like... exist ! ) maybe I just settle for a 32Gb version of the coming Tab 2 10.1...the only reason I didn't get a 10.1 last year was because of Samsung's pulling of of that "no SD slot" stunt.
Meanwhile, the money is burning in my pocket and, beginning May, I'll have to go twice to Amsterdam and will have to pass those beautiful, beautiful 16Gb 7.7s at Schipol airport electronics shop, at "just" 540 EUR...Maybe I'll cave in...
I believe one thing is working in my favor by having to wait...it will give Samsung time to work out those reported SuperAMOLED+ displays problems. Maybe newer units feature improved versions...
Thanks for your help and support!
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I've bought 64gb version about a month ago... here in Russia
there are NO 32gb versions here - only 16gb and 32gb (all with 3G and WiFi)

Eugene8310 said:
I've bought 64gb version about a month ago... here in Russia
there are NO 32gb versions here - only 16gb and 32gb (all with 3G and WiFi)
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How much did your 64gb version set you back in USD? 3G P6800 too right? Is it still available in Russia?

where is the 32gb models?

and why do we have no info on when they will be available? all i see is 'coming soon" on the at&t page. why bother giving us the price tag a month ago then not having them up for presale? will they even be available upon launch on at&t?

Samsung are always the same they say there are 32 and 64 models but they never ever see the light of day here in the UK
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just spoke to at&t and they said the 32gb model will probably not be available at launch. yet they have the $249 price tag in their systems already. if true i guess ill hold off upgrading. what a mess.
EDIT: i also see they never carried the 32gb model of the s3 so im wondering if we will ever get a 32gb edition of the s4?

fix-this! said:
just spoke to at&t and they said the 32gb model will probably not be available at launch. yet they have the $249 price tag in their systems already. if true i guess ill hold off upgrading. what a mess.
EDIT: i also see they never carried the 32gb model of the s3 so im wondering if we will ever get a 32gb edition of the s4?
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I am wondering the same thing. It's just speculation of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if the 32 and 64gb versions will only be available through Verizon in the US. So AT&T gets first launch but Verizon gets a better variety? I guess we will know soon. I guarantee there are managers at AT&T that already know, but as usual, are not saying.

hope it won't be like last year when they cancelled the galaxy s3 64GB version

yeah i got fed up and just ordered my 16gb edition on at&t.

I'm won't buy the 16gb. I want 32 or 64gb. I'm in UK and Samsung won't reveal anything. 16gb is no good as only 8.9gb is free to users. And all apps and games and app data has to go in phone memory. Not micro sd.

I don't see any reason for AT&T to skip the 32GB, they have it as coming soon. Some speculate that Samsung is pushing the 16GB out first since its more popular but I don't see why they can't get both capacities out, its a pre-order for a reason.
I am porting from Verizon to AT&T so I have to wait and I'm stuck on a crappy old flip phone while I wait. I didn't want to get stuck hold the bag on my last phone and lose the value on it. My hope is its shortly after launch, but my fear is it could be a month or two after launch. No more Verizon, so AT&T better step up.
If they have a sku for the 32GB GS4, then its clearly planned, just a timing issue.

we are all just speculating of course but if they focused all manufaturing on one model (qualcomm 16gb) then they are more likely to meet demand rather then if they fragmented at launch and possibly missed shipping on multiple models. just a WAG tho...

Watch out on ebay.. There suckering people with 32GB S4 = 16GB(internal) + 16GB(microSD)

I spoke to sammy today and they have no info on 32gb models. As i said i just sucked it up and got the 16gb today. I have a 64gb sd card anyways.

fix-this! said:
I spoke to sammy today and they have no info on 32gb models. As i said i just sucked it up and got the 16gb today. I have a 64gb sd card anyways.
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My S2 Skyrocket has 16 GB internal memory and I have never come close to filling it. However, it all depends on how people use their phones. I don't use mine for music or movies (at this time) so my biggest storage issues are phone related (nandroids, Apps, pictures and videos, etc...) and I usually use the external SD for the pics and vids. But here is why I want the 32 GB model:
1. If I ever find myself in a situation that I need or want to take a lot of videos and pictures but don't have an extra SD card with me or a way to transfer them to another media. It would suck to run out of storage when it is really needed.
2. 32 GB might not be needed (by me) right now, but with larger and better apps, games, and similar being developed, it can't hurt. In the future it will be welcome.
3. The 32 GB model will look better than the 16 GB model when / if I ever want to sell it.
4. External SD cards crap out all of the time. Having enough onboard storage to temporarily back up important info, pics, and vids will be nice.
Of course, like I said, everybody's experience differs and some people definitely need more than 16 GB to start with.
If the 32GB isn't offered, I guess there won't be a choice.

I'm just fine with my 80GB model.

A lot of chatter, but really.... if you want it soon get the 16gb version. if 32gb is important to you, then wait. No point whining about the fact 32gb isn't available yet. 16gb will be the most popular by far, it makes sense they started there.
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JasonJoel said:
A lot of chatter, but really.... if you want it soon get the 16gb version. if 32gb is important to you, then wait. No point whining about the fact 32gb isn't available yet. 16gb will be the most popular by far, it makes sense they started there.
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Thanks for your opinion but the thread is about the 32 GB version so there is no point in you calling OP related issues "whining". As stated, I (and many others) would like the 32 GB version so any information about it is certainly welcome.

I know, some people just never read the fine print. I am just sitting idle until AT&T says something.

Wheres the 64GB love? Can I get a 9500 (ex5410) + 64GB + LTE is that too much to ask?

is there any way of loading apps on the sd card? 16gb seems awful low

I'm waiting as well
"Life Companion" at 16GB ..

Last i read was the 32gb will be available when the s4 is officially avail April 30th. But I would not hold my breath as it was not from a credible source. I too am waiting for the 32gb as 16gb just won't cut it.
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